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Author | : Donald A. Carter |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Government publications |
ISBN | : 9780160946516 |
Download St. Mihiel 12-16 September 1918 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The St. Mihiel salient, created during the initial German invasion in 1914, had withstood multiple French efforts to regain the territory. Yet even though the Germans had established strong defensive positions around St. Mihiel and its neighboring villages and towns, the salient was highly vulnerable to attack and was an optimal target for a potential American operation. Until this point in the war, members of the American Expeditionary Forces had not fought in a formation larger than a corps, and then only under French or British leadership. Now, as part of the American First Army under General John J. Pershing, they prepared to launch an offensive that would demonstrate to the Allies and the Germans alike that the Americans were capable of operating as an independent command. The AEF's successful efforts in the St. Mihiel Offensive, and the hard-won operational and tactical lessons that it learned during the battle, helped set the stage for the grand Allied offensive that would seize the initiative on the Western Front and blaze a path toward ultimate victory in the war.
Author | : Harold Paul Wilder |
Publisher | : Franklin Classics Trade Press |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2018-10-30 |
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ISBN | : 9780344471278 |
Download The Drive of St. Mihiel, Lest We Forget .. Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author | : Stephen C. McGeorge and Mason W. Watson |
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Total Pages | : 80 |
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Download The Marne 15 July - 6 August 1918 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Christ K. Stamas |
Publisher | : Pickle Partners Publishing |
Total Pages | : 215 |
Release | : 2015-11-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1786253127 |
Download The Road To St. Mihiel [Illustrated Edition] Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Includes The Americans in the First World War Illustration Pack – 57 photos/illustrations and 10 maps IN THE ROAD TO ST. MIHIEL, Christ Stamas takes “the road back” and with a retrospective eye views his personal experiences in “No Man’s land” during the cataclysmic years of World War I.
Author | : Maarten Otte |
Publisher | : Pen and Sword |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 2020-01-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1526734966 |
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An account of the American Expeditionary Force’s attack and “an excellent guide to trace the locations of one of the last great battles of the Great War” (On the Old Barbed Wire). The St. Mihiel Offensive, which took place between the 12th and 16th September 1918, was the first full-scale attack that was under the direct command of the Americans, in the person of General J. Pershing. He combined his command of the First (at the time the only) American Army with that of Commander in Chief of the AEF, a tremendous burden. The American attack (with the assistance of a French Corps) was an outstanding success and the Germans were forced into a rapid withdrawal to the Michel Line, a strongly defended position that formed the Hindenburg Line in this area. On the other hand, the success was in part assisted by the fact that the Germans intended to withdraw from the exposed position of the Salient back to this line, the only question being the timing of such a move. Historians argue about whether the move had actually begun or not; but the reality is that senior German officers knew that it was imminent and certainly some heavier artillery had already been pulled back. It is probable that relatively easy success here led to overconfidence among some that the next offensive, the Meuse-Argonne—to the north and scheduled to begin on the 26th, would have a similar outcome. If so they were in for a rude awakening. This book is profusely illustrated with contemporary photographs and numerous maps, the narrative supplemented by a number of firsthand accounts; the whole is supported by several walking and car tours.
Author | : Maurer Maurer |
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Release | : 1978 |
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Author | : Noretta Willig |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 2017-09 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781633933972 |
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Carl's Story begins in the woods near St. Mihiel, France, almost a century ago on September 16, 1918. On that victorious day, when the US Army won its first battle in Europe and the war was just days from ending, Carl Willig, a doughboy in company H and the uncle of author, Noretta Willig, was killed. An eye-witness wrote Carl's parents that "he suffered no pain, my dear friends. Death was instantaneous." But Carl was lost. His remains could not be found. For three generations, his family felt the grief of that loss. Then, ninety years after Carl's death, Noretta's phone rang and a genealogist identified Noretta as Carl's next of kin. Why? Because "probably they found something." Searching a trunk filled with faded photographs and letters, Noretta met Carl across the years and learned what a powerful man young Carl was. Carl's Story is about the almost forgotten heroes, those who must be remembered. It is an American story--of family and duty, discovery and honor--about treasures lost then found.
Author | : Harold P. Wilder |
Publisher | : Forgotten Books |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2016-08-30 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : 9781333413132 |
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Excerpt from The Drive of St. Mihiel: "Lest We Forget" Toward the fated Prussian hoard. They deafened even the tongues of men As they gave out loud commands; But they were the engines of warfare Adhering to war's demands. Theirs was the mission of carrying on Carrying on until early dawn, 'till the infantry went over the top. Hell let loose! Would they never stop? Nay, counter attack and duty too The gunners knew just what to do; Yes, and I know how they feel. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Publisher | : Department of the Army |
Total Pages | : 610 |
Release | : 2018-08-17 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780160945830 |
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This volume was first published by the American Battle Monuments Commission in 1938 and was republished by CMH in 1992 to commemorate the American Expeditionary Forces' seventy-fifth birthday. American Armies and Battlefields in Europe, a facsimile edition to commemorate the seventy-fifth birthday of the American Expeditionary Forces, is a unique, illustrated volume that captures the AEF's lessons of battle during World War I. Based on the series of battlefield tours conducted for staff officers at General John J. Pershing's headquarters, the operational chapters describe the military situation, giving detailed accounts of actual fighting supported by maps and sketches, and a summary of events and service of combat divisions. Topical chapters on the Services of Supply, the U.S. Navy, military cemeteries and memorials, and other interesting and useful facts conclude the narrative. For scholars and students of the Great War, as well as veterans and their descendants wishing to find battle sites of long ago, this guidebook remains the most authoritative and easily usable source for visitors to the AEF's battlefields. The American Battle Monuments Commission, a small independent agency established by Congress in 1923 at the request of General John J. Pershing, is the guardian of America's overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials. Its mission is to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifice of the United States armed forces. Related products: Check out our World War I resources collection here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/world-war-i Other products produced by the U.S. Army, Center of Military History can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/center-military-history-cmh
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Total Pages | : 794 |
Release | : 1979 |
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